This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

This fact sheet summarizes the Self-Sufficiency Standard (the Standard) for Oklahoma which calculates how much income working adults need to meet their basic needs and those of their families.

This fact sheet summarizes the main factors contributing to the economic squeeze on Oklahoma households.

This presentation examines challenges to achieving better education, improved health and social services, better transportation and infrastructure, improved public safety and other common goals.

Property taxes, also known as ad valorem taxes, are the largest single local government revenue sources in Oklahoma (54% of local government tax revenue). This fact sheet summarizes many elements of property taxes in Oklahoma.

This fact sheet summarizes the ten things you should know (but may not) about Oklahoma’s Budget and Tax System.

This issue brief was produced for the Alliance for Oklahoma's Future under the direction of David Blatt, then Chair of the Alliance.

Oklahoma faces tough choices on its state budget. A slowing economy, coinciding with the full implementation of state income tax cuts, has brought an abrupt end to the recent string of budget surpluses. This issue brief identifies and discusses the range of options for dealing with budget shortfalls.

This fact sheet was produced for the Alliance for Oklahoma's Future under the direction of David Blatt, then Chair of the Alliance.

This fact sheet summarizes teh options available for confronting Oklahoma's budget shortfall.

This Insight was produced for the Alliance for Oklahoma's Future under the direction of David Blatt, then Chair of the Alliance.

Although Oklahoma’s economy continues to show signs of decent growth, the state budget is in rough straits. This Insight summarizes the long-term consequences of Oklahoma’s recent tax cuts.

This Insight was produced for the Alliance for Oklahoma's Future under the direction of David Blatt, then Chair of the Alliance. 

Governor Brad Henry’s $7.3 billion fiscal 2009 budget reflects the struggle ahead, as rising costs and slowing revenues translate into possible cuts in vital public services. This Insight piece summarizes the Governor’s budget proposal.

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet summarizes the recommendations of a legislative task force regarding public deposits in 529 College Savings Plans.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

In 2004, Oklahoma voters approved the tobacco tax increase that offered the promise of increasing state funding for key public services. This factsheet, along with a full-length issue brief, explores the outcome of this new revenue source three years later.

This news brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This news brief discusses new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau which reveals an alarming increase in the number of Oklahomans living in poverty.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

Expanding access to health insurance for Oklahoma's children would have significant, far reaching impacts that benefit all Oklahomans. This issue brief discusses the benefits of expanding coverage.

This chapter from State Policy and Economic Development in Oklahoma: 2007 examines the long-run implications of the largest series of tax cuts in Oklahoma history.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet summarizes the status of Oklahoma’s pension systems, including the largest and most seriously underfunded plan, the Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System.

This report was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This Executive Summary was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

The Community Action Project released the 2007 report, "State of Working Oklahoma: The Uneven Recovery Leaves Many Behind". This item summarizes the findings of that report.

This report contains the finding of a Legislative Task Force which was created to review and make recommendations about program options to increase the number of and amount of savings in Oklahoma 529 college savings plans, especially the college savings of moderate- to low-income families.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

Medicaid serves as America's main safety net health insurer, providing health care for millions of Americans who lack affordable access to employer-sponsored insurance, such as very low-income seniors, adults, children and people with disabilities. This paper is an effort to dispel some common Medicaid myths to inform the ongoing discussions about Medicaid in Oklahoma.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This report was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This Executive Summary was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This is the executive summary of the report on the Self-Sufficiency standard for Oklahoma.

This publication was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

With this second edition of “The Social Safety Net Handbook,” the Public Policy Department at Community Action Project offers to legislators, policymakers, the media, and interested individuals an expanded and updated comprehensive guide for the largest government assistance programs serving low- and moderate-income Oklahomans.

HB 1804 was introduced and passed during the 2007 Oklahoma Legislative session.

• The bill passed both Chambers by large veto-proof margins (85-13; 41-6) and was signed by Governor Henry on May 8th.

• The bill took effect November 1, 2007 (although one employment section is deferred until July 1, 2008).

HB 1804 passed the Oklahoma Legislature during the 2007 legislative session. The bill, which is slated to take effect on November 1, 2007, represents a far-ranging attempt by Oklahoma to take on federal immigration functions in the areas of law enforcement and verification of eligibility for employment and public benefits.

HB 1804, Oklahoma’s law targeting illegal immigrants, took effect November 1st. The new law is a far-reaching piece of legislation that confers new powers and responsibilities on governments, law enforcement, and businesses to verify the legal status of individuals in various situations.